Original job description
We are looking for an exceptional team player, working as a family lawyer for YLaw – Chilliwack location. This position would be ideal for a go-getter, someone who is passionate about family law and wants to become one of the best in BC.
Our firm holds our lawyers to the highest standard of practice. For that reason, we have established a state-of-the-art mentorship program that strives to ensure our lawyers achieve the highest standards of practice in family law.
We have been successful counsel on numerous groundbreaking and precedent setting cases in BC, including cases from the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. We are the largest family law firm in the province with a positive reputation and insatiable thirst for innovation and quality of work.
The ideal lawyer would:
•Have 2+ years of experience in family law;
•Bring ambition, initiative, and a strong work ethic to the practice;
•Be a self-starter, not afraid of taking risks;
•Have a balanced approach to settlements and litigation based on the needs of the client;
•Familiarity and experience at the BC Supreme Court and the Provincial Court of BC;
•Respectful, kind, team player;
•Looking for a long term working relationship.
If interested, please provide your resume, a writing sample, and
a personal statement or short note about your career goals, background, or anything that helps us understand who you are
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: $105,000 to $120,000 plus discretionary and performance bonuses up to approximately $40,000 per annum.
Benefits:
Company events
Dental care
Extended health care
Flexible schedule
Hybrid work
Pay uniformity and transparency
Sabbaticals
First trimester leave (full pay)
Bonus pay (up to $20,000 per annum discretionary) + bonus for exceeding targets (50% of collections)
Reimbursement for fitness and mental health expenses
Holiday swaps
